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Seanad: Report of the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Motion (14 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann: (1) notes the agreed Report of the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach under Standing Order 116 on the following proposal: - Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE on Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation (BEFIT), COM(2023)532, which was laid before Seanad Éireann on 31st January, 2024 in...

Seanad: Proposed Transfer of Passenger Data between the European Union and Iceland: Motion (14 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Seanad: Proposed Transfer of Passenger Data between the European Union and the Kingdom of Norway: Motion (14 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Seanad: Proposed Transfer of Passenger Data between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation: Motion (14 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re appointment of member to the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, the Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023 – Second Stage, to be taken at 3.15 p.m. and to conclude at 5 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated for the opening remarks of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed to the Order of Business today. The first Member to speak was Senator Dooley, who spoke on the ongoing situation in Gaza and the proposed attack and ground offensive by Israel at the Rafah crossing. Senators Tom Clonan and Rebecca Moynihan also raised the same issue. I think we all agree that what is happening is absolutely abhorrent. I also welcome the...

Seanad: Appointment of Members to Committee of Parliamentary Privilege and Oversight: Motion (13 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 98 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, Senator Paul Gavan be appointed to the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I welcome Ronan, Mary Rose and Síle all the way from Kenmare. I hope they have a great time in Leinster House and enjoy their work experience. The Order of Business is No. 1, Finance (State Guarantees, International Financial Institution Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023 [Dáil] - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 12.15 p.m. and the proceedings thereon...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I thank all Members who contributed and welcome the students to the Gallery. I hope they have found their time here to be of interest. First this morning was Senator Fitzpatrick who raised the ongoing conflict between Israel and the people of Gaza. We are all in agreement with her remarks that what is happening there is abhorrent. It is deeply disappointing, to put it mildly, that...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2024)

Lisa Chambers: I thank the Cathaoirleach. The Order of Business is No. 1, Digital Services Bill 2023 – Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 2.45 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed ten minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes, and time may be shared, all other Senators not to exceed five...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...for their contributions on the Order of Business today. First up was Senator O'Loughlin. She spoke first about the survey released this morning that said Castlebar was the best town in Ireland for work-life balance and quality of life, which I was obviously delighted to see. We will take the good news when it comes. A second Mayo town, Ballina, came second. As Senator Carrigy pointed...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2024)

Lisa Chambers: She called it out. Senator Kyne welcomed the double payment for pensioners, lone parents and people accessing disability payments that is coming through this month. This is in line with the cost-of-living measures introduced by the Government in the last budget to support people with continuing cost-of-living pressures. As I said, Senator McDowell spoke about the Northern Ireland...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jan 2024)

Lisa Chambers: Of course, Cork is our second biggest airport. People are voting with their feet. We have seen an increase in passenger numbers out of all of those airports, Cork, Shannon and Knock, because people like flying out of them. Demand drives where airlines look to schedule flights. It is a little bit of a chicken-and-egg scenario.The airports in question are doing such a good job that they are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2024)

Lisa Chambers: Senator Ardagh also did a lot of work on getting that accreditation. Congratulations to both Senators. It is a great accolade for both Houses to have achieved. The Order of Business is Nos. 1 and 2. No. 1 is Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2023 – Second Stage to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 2.45 p.m., if not previously concluded,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...who congratulated Senator Carrigy, as did most Members this morning, on the fantastic achievement by the Oireachtas, which was really driven by Joint Committee on Autism chaired by Senator Carrigy, and other colleagues as well, in particular, Senator Ardagh, who put much work into educating all of us on the importance of being more inclusive as a Parliament and leading the way in being one...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...will hear more on it. I acknowledge the comments of Senator Boyhan, who supported the amendment to the Order of Business, which I will not accept. I take issue with some of the comments he made and the suggestion that somehow the time for certain debates in this House has been shortened. We have far more speaking time on legislation in this House per Member than the other House does....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2024)

Lisa Chambers: Whenever time is required in this House to get legislation through, it is provided. No Minister or Department has ever been found wanting to facilitate legislation. We get our work done and then some. There has never been any challenge in getting work through.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2024)

Lisa Chambers: Members might not like what I have to say but the point is that we meet weekly to discuss the schedule and all business is facilitated. It has never been suggested that we have not been able to do our business. We have always done our business and we will continue to do it. I am sure that will happen long after the Senators and I are gone. We can have our conversation, as we do every...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2024)

Lisa Chambers: ...this morning. He is now the father of the House. I congratulate him. It is a proud day for Mayo that one of our local Senators has achieved such a length of service. It is a great achievement and something to be very proud of.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2024)

Lisa Chambers: On a serious note, it is a great achievement and a worthy of accolade.